The Hall of Fame's Selection Committee chose the semifinalists for an original
list of 127 preliminary nominees. A three-person tie for the final position
allowed two extra names to be listed on what normally is a 25-man ballot.

In early January, the list of semifinalists will be reduced to 15 modern-era
finalists that will join the two previously announced senior nominees --
Curley Culp and Dave Robinson -- to be considered for election.

The Class of 2013, which will consist of between four to seven new members,
will be determined at the Selection Committee's annual meeting on Saturday,
Feb. 2, 2013 in New Orleans the day before Super Bowl XLVII.